Act 2012: Can't Create Database

I have just downloaded and installed (and reinstalled a couple of times) Act 2012. I am opening as Administrator. All SQL files seem to be set to automatic (some were marked as disabled upon initial installation). But I cannot create a database. The message I am receiving is: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object."

Re: Act 2012: Can't Create Database

I am experiencing this same issue. I am manually creating all my company names to create a group, but when I do this there will be no address and phone number associated with the group. If I could make group from contact it would automatically fill in all these fields and save a LOT of work!